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Hair Smarter is the podcast for every stylist who’s thought, “Why didn’t anyone teach us this?” Hosted by Sarah Rappolt and Sarajane Lynch, we get into the real stuff: tough client moments, boundaries, burnout, inspiration, relationships, and the lessons that actually help you grow. Along the way, you’ll hear from industry leaders and outside experts with ideas that can shift the way you work. It’s The BreakRoom you’ve always wanted — one that just might change the course of your career.
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Behind the Chair & Beyond the Paycheck: Financial Basics for Hairstylists
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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You’re Building an Audience—Not a Career
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May 18, 2026 |
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Why Most Hairstylists Quit (And How to Build a Career That Actually Lasts)
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May 04, 2026 |
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How to Find Your Muse (From a Top Model Scout)
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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How to Stop Taking Everything Personally at Work as a Hairstylist
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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The Unspoken Rules of Professionalism in the Salon
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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When It’s Time to Move: Leaving a Salon Without Burning It Down
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Borrowed Vision - PART 2: Why Mentors Matter
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Borrowed Vision - PART 1: Why Mentors Matter
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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The Art Direction of Beauty: What Stylists Can Learn from the Brand Side
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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The Breakroom: Rethinking Success in the Hair Industry (part 2 personal interviews)
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Behind the Chair: Mastery, Mentorship, and Being Human
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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It’s Time to Raise Your Prices (Without Losing Clients)
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Calling All Perfectionists – PART 2: Letting Go Without Losing Your Edge
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Calling All Perfectionists – PART 1: Letting Go Without Losing Your Edge
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Boundaries Are Not a Bad Word
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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The Razor’s Edge: When Clients Aren’t Happy—and It’s Your Chair They’re In
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Hair Education, Rewired: What Harvard Knows That Stylists Need
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Oct 05, 2025 |